Sauvignon Blanc #2: Joel Gott Sauvingnon Blanc 2009,13.8% alcohol, California. $11.99/bottle sale price, $13.99/bottle regular price
Aroma: White grape juice, cucumber
Flavor:
Plain, no harsh or standout flavors. Smooth, slight cucumber, honeydew, and Santa Claus melon flavors which give the wine a watery after tastes in the mouth. I considered this wine too boring to enjoy alone, and due to its plain flavor you could drink a whole bottle without noticing it. However, the flavor came alive when I tried it with a dinner consisting of black eyed peas, roasted brussel sprouts and roasted sun chokes.
Aroma:
Fresh rain, tangerines, green olives
Flavor:
Tangerines. Smooth, watery, easy to drink, a little "bite" on the back of the tongue.
Bonus:
Cana de Cabra Cheese $14.99/lb
A goat's milk cheese with two consistencies. The cheese close to the rind is smooth and creamy like with a fresh churned butter and vanilla creme flavor, while the cheese in the center has a bright tart slightly dry flavor. Other flavors include celery and parsley.
Pairing:
1. The Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc drastically brings out the vanilla flavor of the cheese. When paired you will think that you just tasted vanilla bean ice cream instead of a slice of cheese.
2. This cheese brings out vanilla notes in the Quail Creek Sauvignon Blanc.
A Sheep's milk hard cheese made with whole black peppercorns. This cheese was wonderful. It had a surprisingly fruity flavor like ju ju bees candy. Something magical happens in your mouth when you pair this cheese with apples.
Pairings:
1. I would not recommend pairing this cheese with the Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc. The wine burned on my tongue after eating the pecorino toma pepato cheese.
2. This cheese pairs perfectly with the Quail Creek Sauvignon Blanc. The wine does not become harsh when paired with the pecorino toma pepato cheese.
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